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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.65, 4,513.89 and 1,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.65, 4,513.89 and 1,364.75 is: 2,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.65 : 4,513.89 = 1,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.65/4,513.89 = 1,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.65x = 4,513.89 × 1,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.65x = 6,160,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,348.57/3,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.55

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